The Alignment Blog

Insights, strategies, and real talk for HR leaders and executive teams navigating growth, burnout, and everything in between.

Compensation is never just a paycheck. It’s a reflection of what an organization values, how it defines success, and who it chooses to reward. Too often, organizations design pay systems behind closed doors, incorporating market data and benchmarking salaries accordingly. But purposeful compensation design starts with a deeper question: What message are we sending? In […]

When people hear “compensation,” they usually think of salary. But in reality, compensation is far more than a number on a paycheck. It’s a signal. A strategy. A reflection of what your organization truly values. If you want to retain top talent, drive performance, and advance equity, compensation can’t be treated as a line item. […]